Call to Order

SVP (not present):
-Bryan's House project Saturday at 8am
-meet on steps of H-T

PR/Rush:
-theme for semester RSOC (Real Service On Campus)
-Wednesday tabling from 10am-2pm
-come to get hours
-Info sessions this coming Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week
-7pm in Portico C/D, bring someone!
-making stake signs tomorrow, Dina needs help! E-mail or call..
-September 26, 27 and 28 is Blood Drive (9am-4pm)

Pledge Momma:
-Vote on pledge requirements (presently, pledge meetings, Chapter, interchapter and alumni letters, projects and co-chairing, committees, interviewing Brothers, fellowships, pledge boards, 24 hours of service, dues, 70% minimum of all quizzes, attendance at major events, mid-semester check)
-Discussion:
-move quizzes from 70% to 80%
-2 alumni and interchapter letters instead of one
-PASS FINAL must be mandatory
Motion to raise grade to 80%=passes
Motion to write 2 alumni and interchapter letters=passes
Motion to accept requirements as they are now amended=passes
-Support for pledges needed:
Initiations: September 2 and 9th after Chapter
Welcome reception after initiation on the 9th
Door Decs put up after Initiation
Big contract: read it carefully, Big contracts separated into weeks, opportunities for part-time or semester-long commitment
-call or e-mail Stina with questions
Pledge Retreat: September 19th at Stina's apartment
-time pending
-may start at Women's Center?
-6pm(?)
-traditional playdo game, etc
Activation: we need tents!!!
-location secret!

MVP:
Bryan's House this Saturday at 7:45am, Laura is chairing
Welcome to Bill, Kari, Kim and Heather (new Section representative)
Fellowship after Chapter-we will EAT (Ihop?)
Blue/Gold Teams:
Active Brothers without a position can become Team Captain, Advisors will serve as Team Mascots
Teams will be divided next week, remember, "Friendly competition!!!"
Fellowships:
Once a week, next week fellowship, projects will be on website as well
This Friday: Rollerskating in Lake Highlands @ White Rock Skate Center, will be there from 7pm-11pm
-sign-up sheet
Active Retreat: "Active Brotherhood", September 5th, meet at 4 or 5pm here, then go to rodeo, project next day

Secretary:
Have not gotten prices on MacArthy's..will soon
Please fill out roster for contact info
-thank you to those who responded to survey…please continue!
-please respond to Chapter time survey
T-shirt designs, etc…please e-mail them to Natalia at nati_mus@yahoo.com

Treasurer:
Fundraising ideas and crush parties!!!
-Several choices to choose from, must do soon to get money in the account
Purchasing: Check requests and reimbursements receipts needed within 5 days of purchase, must be approved by Amber before purchase
Raising dues $5.00 (for actives and pledges)
-Discussion: tabled until next week

President:
Dina as PR/Rush:
-Vote-a unanimous yes
Advisory chair vote
-Discussion tabled until next week
LD Event: September 13 @ 12:30pm. Will be fun!
Regionals: UTD from October 17-19. Save money. Sign-ups will begin next few meetings.
Info session this week: Thursday @7pm in Porticos C/D
Appointed position sign-ups:
SMU RIDES: Congratulations to Dawn and Tim, selected as new chairs
-RIDES will be running this weekend

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Closing and Toast Song